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Overview |
Southeastern | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Orange Beach, AL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 15,948 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | columbiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $5,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $5,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $12,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $4,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 42% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $16,404 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $169 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Southeastern | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia Southern University is larger than than Southeastern based on total student enrollment (15,948 students vs. 13,465 students)
Southeastern vs. Columbia Southern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Columbia Southern University?
- Columbia Southern University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($5,880.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.5% higher at Southeastern than Columbia Southern University ($18,255.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Columbia Southern University ($12,291 vs. $12,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Southern University are 15.9% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($8,136 vs. $9,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Columbia Southern University (97% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 159.6% larger than aid received Columbia Southern University ($10,785 vs. $4,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Columbia Southern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia Southern University or Southeastern .
Southeastern vs. Columbia Southern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern or Columbia Southern University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Columbia Southern University and Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is higher than Columbia Southern University (33% vs. 22%)
- Columbia Southern University students graduate with a $4,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($16,404 vs. $21,272)
- Columbia Southern University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($169 vs. $219)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia Southern University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/